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Community Water System · PWS NM3526704

City of Raton/Raton Water Works

Raton, New Mexico 87740 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 9,733 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

9,733
People served
71
EPA violations
31
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 71 drinking-water violations at City of Raton/Raton Water Works, 44% of them health-based - below the New Mexico per-system average.

71
Total EPA violations on record
44%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
9,733
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: City of Raton/Raton Water Works

City of Raton/Raton Water Works is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 9,733 residents in Raton, New Mexico (Colfax County) through 3,501 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 71 total violations for this system , of which 31 (44%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 26 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2021.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is CARBON, TOTAL, recorded in 31 violations (TT, health-based). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.

Across New Mexico, EPA tracks 1,037 public water systems serving 2,027,497 people, with 154,522 cumulative violations and 38,650 health-based violations on record. About 97% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 149 violations. Statewide, 70 of 72 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (97.2%).

City of Raton/Raton Water Works's 71 violations sit below the New Mexico average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

Population Served
9,733
Total Violations
71
Health-Based Violations
31
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
3,501
County
Colfax
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
26
Treatment Tech Violations
31

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
CARBON, TOTAL TT 31 2021
Coliform (TCR) MR 8 1993
Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 4 2010
Asbestos MR 4 2020
Lead and Copper Rule MR 2 2010
Groundwater Rule Other 2 2017
Nitrate MR 1 1983
Chromium MR 1 1983
Cadmium MR 1 1983
Selenium MR 1 1983
Mercury MR 1 1983
Fluoride MR 1 1983
Arsenic MR 1 1983
Barium MR 1 1983

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 116 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFBS 9/25/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 9/25/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/25/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 9/25/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 9/25/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/25/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 9/25/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 9/25/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 9/25/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 9/25/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 9/25/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 9/25/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 9/25/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 9/25/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 9/25/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 9/25/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/25/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 9/25/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/25/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/25/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 9/25/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/25/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 9/25/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 9/25/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 9/25/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/25/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/25/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 9/25/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/25/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 6/20/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 6/20/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 6/20/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 6/20/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 6/20/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 6/20/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 6/20/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 6/20/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 6/20/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 6/20/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 6/20/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 6/20/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 6/20/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 6/20/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 6/20/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 6/20/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 6/20/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 6/20/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 6/20/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 6/20/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 6/20/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records, or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status, go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for City of Raton/Raton Water Works.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS, Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID NM3526704 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

New Mexico Drinking Water Authority

New Mexico's primacy agency administers the Safe Drinking Water Act locally. Search EPA SDWIS for the current state contact, or use the state's public health or environment department portal.

Find NM regulator via EPA SDWIS

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2021 CARBON, TOTAL TT 31 SDWIS / NM3526704 / 2920
2020 Asbestos MR 4 SDWIS / NM3526704 / 1094
2017 Groundwater Rule Other 2 SDWIS / NM3526704 / 0700
2010 Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 4 SDWIS / NM3526704 / 0200
2010 Lead and Copper Rule MR 2 SDWIS / NM3526704 / 5000
1993 Coliform (TCR) MR 8 SDWIS / NM3526704 / 3100
1983 Nitrate MR 1 SDWIS / NM3526704 / 1040
1983 Chromium MR 1 SDWIS / NM3526704 / 1020
1983 Cadmium MR 1 SDWIS / NM3526704 / 1015
1983 Selenium MR 1 SDWIS / NM3526704 / 1045
1983 Mercury MR 1 SDWIS / NM3526704 / 1035
1983 Fluoride MR 1 SDWIS / NM3526704 / 1025
1983 Arsenic MR 1 SDWIS / NM3526704 / 1005
1983 Barium MR 1 SDWIS / NM3526704 / 1010

How City of Raton/Raton Water Works Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric City of Raton/Raton Water Works New Mexico avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 71 149 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 31 37.3 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection None 97.2% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 9,733 1,955 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 1,037 regulated public water systems in New Mexico.

Federal MCL reference, Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds ▼
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Raton/Raton Water Works water safe to drink? ▼
City of Raton/Raton Water Works (PWS ID: NM3526704) has 71 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 9,733 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does City of Raton/Raton Water Works serve? ▼
City of Raton/Raton Water Works serves 9,733 people in Raton, New Mexico. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 3,501 service connections.
What type of violations does City of Raton/Raton Water Works have? ▼
City of Raton/Raton Water Works has 71 total violations: 31 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 26 monitoring/reporting violations, and 31 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in City of Raton/Raton Water Works water? ▼
No. City of Raton/Raton Water Works was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does City of Raton/Raton Water Works use? ▼
City of Raton/Raton Water Works uses Surface Water as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from? ▼
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.